4HP ProtectTools Security Manager Administrative Console

HP ProtectTools Security Manager software provides security features that help protect against unauthorized access to the computer, networks, and critical data. Administration of HP ProtectTools Security Manager is provided through the Administrative Console feature.

Additional applications are available in the Security Manager User Console to assist with recovery of the computer if it is lost or stolen (select models only).

Using the Administrative Console, the local administrator can perform the following tasks:

●Enabling or disabling security features

●Specifying required credentials for authentication

●Managing users of the computer

●Adjusting device-specific parameters

●Configuring installed Security Manager applications

Getting started

To configure settings for HP ProtectTools, use the HP Client Security Setup Wizard or the HP ProtectTools Security Manager Setup Wizard.

After you have completed the HP Client Security Setup Wizard, application status is displayed on the HP Client Security Dashboard.

HP Client Security Setup Wizard

NOTE: Administration of HP ProtectTools requires administrative privileges.

The HP Client Security Setup Wizard guides you through setting up the most commonly used features of Security Manager. If you have not completed the HP Client Security Setup Wizard previously, you can launch HP Client Security Setup Wizard in one of the following ways:

▲From the Start screen, click or tap the HP Client Security app.

– or –

From the Windows desktop, click or tap the HP ProtectTools gadget.

Pages are displayed in the following order:

1.Windows password—Enter your Windows password.

This will protect your Windows account using strong authentication.

2.SpareKey—To enroll the SpareKey option, select three security questions.

3.Enroll fingerprints—If a fingerprint reader and the associated driver are installed, you can enroll fingerprints. You must select and register at least 2 fingerprints.

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